With DNA proof, you should be able to establish the child's citizenship without dads help. If you wait until he becomes an adult the laws change.
With DNA proof, you should be able to establish the child's citizenship without dads help. If you wait until he becomes an adult the laws change.
Be aware that with US citizenship come responsibilities. Be sure that you consider all requirements once he is no longer a minor (age 18).
Also, you cannot benefit from his citizenship until he is 21, AND as the parent of a US citizen, it will be difficult to obtain a non-immigrant visa (such as tourist and business) to the US.
Depending on the circumstances, claiming citizenship if there is no immediate benefit may not be in your best interest. Once he has citizenship, you cannot renounce it for him; he must be of legal age. You need to consider all of the implications which is the reason for an attorney consultation.
Which responsibilities/implications are you talking about? I already have a tourist visa for USA.
Pay income taxes???? Even if it is a minor?
No, he does not have any income. He's 4 years old.
Your son will be allowed to enter. Just because you have a visa does not mean that you will be granted entry on any given day. If the officer on the border believes that you intend to engage in activities not permitted by law or might overstay, he/she can certainly put you on the next plane home.
You really need to understand the full impact before you pursue this further. Just because you might choose not to pursue it at this time does not mean it cannot be done later.
Why do you think getting citizenship for your son is so important right now? Since you did not state what country you live in, have you investigated the downside of him having US citizenship where you make your home?
I am not trying to obfuscate your assist T, but normally I am the one holding back and you are the go for it type. I feel like we have switched places in this thread. What am I missing as a negative? If dad were to stop support, having citizenship established certainly makes support easier to pursue in the US. If things went south in the Caribbean, the child could be sent to a US family member to be raised.